Bring Your Own Popcorn

Ep53 - Inner Panda Work, with Reina Lam

FEATURED FILM: Turning Red (2022). OTHER FILMS DISCUSSED: The Lion King (1994), V for Vendetta (2005), House of Wax (2005), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), Roman Holiday (1953), Heart of a Dog (2015), Tarnation (2003), Red Cliff (2008), Mothlight (1963)
Filmmaker, video producer, singer, musician, ethereal angel and ray of sunshine Reina Lam goes over every single time Turning Red made her cry (apprx every five minutes) and why! Reina also tells the story of the very cool community screening she attended of the film, the similarities between Chinatown San Francisco and Chinatown Toronto, which movie 4-year-old Reina helped her grandpa not be scared of (in theory), why seeing a movie with the Lam Fam is basically a heist, Reina roars "MOAR!", we talk metaphors and generational family trauma, and how representation can encourage us to pursue the beauty of imagination rather than tolerating an intolerable reality!
This beautiful chat with Reina is full of wisdom, tons of heart and fun, laughs, and tears. Enjoy, all you popcorn pandas!
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MUSIC: "Adult Problems" by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; "Popcorn Frog" by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. "Turning Red" Copyright Ludwig Göransson 2022.
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Ep52 - 1UPs and Beepboops, with Daniel Cordova

FEATURED FILM: Scott Pilgrim Vs the World (2010). OTHER FILMS DISCUSSED: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995), Alien vs Predator (2004), WALL-E (2008), Inside Out (2015), Jack (1996), Ender's Game (2013), and Hairy Potty and the Sorcerin' Whatnot (2001).
Musician, writer at MetalInjection.net, podcaster, long-long-time friend of the pod, multi-time returning guest but first-time feature, DANIEL CORDOVA is in the popcorn bucket! Again! This time, with a treasured movie of his choice. We also discuss which Power Ranger is the favorite choice of basic bitches; recover a forgotten memory involving J Lo and gummy bears; revisit classic stories about Lost in Space that involve broken toilets; say "hmm" about Michael Cera's intriguing album; when Daniel shaved his character-defining beard on accident or on purpose; learn about what very real disease was the subject of a comedy movie in the 90's; what's sadder than Bing Bong; and Daniel promises your money back from Michael Cera. That's the Bring Your Own Popcorn promise.*
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MUSIC: "Adult Problems" by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; "Popcorn Frog" by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. "D​.​B​.​Y​.​D." by Alå Copyright Alå 2022. " "We Are Sex Bob-Omb" written by Beck Hansen, performed by Michael Cera, Alison Pill, Mark Webber, Beck and Brian LeBarton, Copyright ABKCO 2010.
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Ep51 - Whatever You Feel Like, GOSH!! with Cory Barringer

FEATURED FILM: Napoleon Dynamite (2004). OTHER FILMS DISCUSSED: Toy Story (1995), Smokin' Aces (2006), Wrath of Khan (1982)
Comedian, indie rock star, wife guy, and wholesome TikTok darling Cory Barringer joins to discuss our former film bro days, respectively; the VHS tape that changed the in-jokes of a generation; the animated feature that united kids and adults in fandom; the coolness of uncoolness; the very specific kind of person that might get anxious during the intro credits (it's me); and more! Enjoy this chat as much as we did chatting it!
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MUSIC: "Adult Problems" by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; "Popcorn Frog" by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. "We're Going to be Friends" by The White Stripes Copyright Jack White and V2 Records 2001.
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Ep50 - The Joy in Everything, with Lauren Wong

FEATURED FILM: Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022). OTHER FILMS DISCUSSED: High School Musical 3 (2008), The Book of Life (2014), Poltergeist (2015), The Farewell (2019)
Comedian, film student, kpop aficionado, and lowkey TikTok star Lauren Wong joins us to discuss how fandom brings joy; why scary movies are better if they're good; the time Lauren accidentally ended up at an LA movie premiere and met all of Asian Hollywood*; what the heck is "formal casual wear"; boba liberals; the bamboo ceiling; and the meaningfulness of meaninglessness. There's something for everybody, and everybody is somebody to someone, so I hope this episode is for you (Daniel Kwan). Enjoy, everyone (everywhere)!
*only a slight exaggeration
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MUSIC: "Adult Problems" by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; "Popcorn Frog" by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. "Turn Down For What" by DJ Snake and Lil Jon, Copyright Columbia Records 2013. "Wang Family Portrait" by Son Lux Copyright A24 Music 2022.
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Ep49 - Explosions and Bike Gangs, with Erik Bowman

FEATURED FILM: Akira (1988). OTHER FILMS DISCUSSED: The Lion King (1994), Fight Club (1999), The Room (2003)
Comedian, podcaster, niche nerd, and nice man Erik Bowman joins us for this apocalyptic episode in which we discuss: crying (or not), what happens when the people being made fun of take their own portrayals seriously, why Godzilla was "Godzilla" instead of "atomic bomb", and who is the sexiest clown ever but without using google. Erik shares what makes this 1988 dystopic cyberpunk  bike gang adventure so special to him, and more!
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MUSIC: "Adult Problems" by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; "Popcorn Frog" by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth.